Man, I love Saturday nights. We dined at Piedmont for restaurant week with two of our friends. The evening commenced with cocktail hour in our apartment, where we opened a bottle of wine from Matt’s parents. I’m usually not a huge pinot fan, but this wine was fantastic! At the restaurant, I was excited to see a bourbon drink with orange bitters – I’ve had this combination before and loved it, so I knew it’d be a winner. The bread…
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I was having so much fun on the couch, that I almost forgot to blog. So without further ado, today’s thoughts: 1. In an attempt to not burn my tongue this morning, I burned the very back of my throat. At least my taste-buds are ok. 2. Omg, the weather. 3. What happened to ‘The Situation’ – some sort of breakdown? I’d have one too if I were on the show… 4. I’ve made Anne’s burgers, what, five times now?…
I’m so in love with the south. 65 degrees in January? I had a faculty meeting this afternoon. I had been dreading it, but felt better after tasting the chocolate chip cheese ball someone brought!! I also got out an hour early, leaving time for a nice stroll in the sunshine. I always say I’m going to skip exercise and just take a walk, but I never actually go. I’m always glad when I do. Especially because my neighborhood has…
Wow, you guys sure do have great info about bath mats! I need to consult with you more often. Another day at home means I’m very ready to go to work tomorrow. It’s amazing how energizing a day of rest can be. Since I was at home today, I made a point to fill the crock pot with dinner! I used a previous favorite recipe and it turned out great. I love big messy piles of food. And yall know…
Happy Monday. The day took on a whole new meaning when I didn’t have to get up at six! I was all smiles this morning. I caught up on a ton of emails, did four loads of laundry, met with partners about an event we’re planning, and straightened the apartment. It was just like the good old days in grad school when I could just take a day to catch up on everything. My peppy mood faded a bit though,…
Hello, This weekend felt surprisingly long. Probably because I didn’t have to work on Friday. It felt so amazing on Thursday evening when I remembered! I feel very lucky to be on this little detour in my career path right now:) Saturday evening was the highlight of my weekend. My parents took us to Raleigh for dinner and we tried the new Beasley’s Chicken & Honey. It was a cold and rainy night, perfect for some southern food. The atmosphere…
1. How can I be this exhausted with only two days of work under my belt? 2. Don’t ever try to eat a hot dog too fast when you’re in a rush! I had approximately 7 minutes to eat this dinner before my partners cabinet meeting and it didn’t sit too well…[love all the different flavors at WF though] 3. Great Harvest cinnamon chip bread is heavenly and the doughy end piece is the best. And I’m not just sayin’…
Whew. That was overwhelming. Somehow I went from being an administrative assistant to having major responsibilities in a matter of days. I’m not sure I was mentally prepared for the intensity. Teachers were already stopping by my office for consultation! After six months in a desk job though, I could probably use a challenge, and the day flew by! There’s definitely a lot of energy in the school system. And the people are wonderful!!! I’m excited and scared at the…
There’s nothing like a Friday night dinner with friends. Last night we tried Durham’s Blue Corn Cafe. We liked it alot! The food is fresh and a bit healthier that your typical Mexican restaurant. The service was great too and the margaritas tangy. I had the black bean tortas with mango chutney, rice, and plantain chips… It was a great way to celebrate my last day at work. I’m in New York now, for a short visit, and two birthday…